Type of Position: Faculty
Posting Number: 0008446
Working Title: Digital Design/Access Librarian
Position Classification Title Assistant Librarian
Institution: Dakota State University
City: Madison
Department: 8LIBR1-Libraries
Scope of Search: External (includes Internal)
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Appointment Type: Regular
Duration of the Term: 12 months
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Typical Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Appointment Percent: 100
Salary: DOQE
Posting date: 09-29-2016
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The Karl E. Mundt Library at Dakota State University seeks an innovative, collegial, and enthusiastic individual to bring energy, creativity, expertise, and leadership to the position of Digital Design/Access Librarian. The Digital Design/Access Librarian is responsible for providing leadership in the development, implementation, maintenance, and use of the Library’s electronic resources and technologies. Dakota State University is on the cutting edge of technology and education and we seek candidates who thrive in an environment of exploration and innovation. This person will meet a core value of the Mundt Library in guaranteeing easy and equal access to all library resources.
The Digital Design/Access Librarian:
*In cooperation with the Library leadership team, designs, implements, and manages the Library’s website, discovery tools, and web based services
*Provides access to the Library’s electronic information resources, including research databases and full-text serials
*Maintains open-URL and other online knowledge bases that feed access to full-text; assuring and maintaining remote patron authentication of resources, and providing technical support
*Regularly evaluates user experience and usability of the Library’s website, discovery tools, and web based services with usability tests, surveys, and other methods and collaborates on the design and modifications to implement changes
*Problem-solves in areas of catalog and metadata management
*Oversees integrated library management system
*Evaluates database usage and compiles usage statistics for renewal decisions and for reports
*Provides reference and instruction services
*Serves on University committees
The Digital Design/Access Librarian reports to the Library Director and is part of a small but innovative and highly collaborative group of professionals.
Required Qualifications:
*Master’s degree in library or information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association
*Demonstrated knowledge and application of website design, usability, and information architecture concepts
*Demonstrated experience using web design software
*Project management experience with an attention to detail and the ability to delegate
*Evidence of effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
*Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
*Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
*Strong service orientation
*Ability to work some evening and weekend hours
Preferred qualifications:
*Professional experience in an academic library
*Work experience with diverse populations
*Ability to gather, organize, and interpret data to tell the library’s story
*Experience offering information literacy instruction
Dakota State University (http://www.dsu.edu) has a long and distinguished history of providing a high quality education with a personal touch. DSU distinguishes itself as the leader of technology integration in all majors offered by the University. DSU is accredited through the AQIP process of the Higher Learning Commission and, to support its institutional accreditation, the university emphasizes continuous quality improvement in its institutional decision-making process.
DSU is located in Madison, South Dakota in the southern lakes region of the state. The region boasts a wealth of outdoor sports and a lifestyle possible only in smaller towns and rural communities. Madison is a fifty-minute drive from Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota.
Special Instructions to Applicants
DSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. The employment site will allow the attachment of a cover letter, vita, transcripts, provide names and contact information of at least three references (including email addresses and telephone numbers). For questions concerning the position, contact Jan Enright at [email protected] .
Dakota State University is committed to recruitment, hiring and retention of minorities. We urge individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Applicants with disabilities are invited to identify any necessary accommodations required in the application process. EOE
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